Roache to Meet Rivera In Troy Main Event
The Troy Sports Arena hosts its second pro boxing show at Lenate Institute gyms. Willie Roache of Wilmicgion headlines, with matches featuring Rivera of Mexco City and Bertole delivering notable rounds.
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1944
Page
7
The Troy Sports Arena hosts its second pro boxing show at Lenate Institute gyms. Willie Roache of Wilmicgion headlines, with matches featuring Rivera of Mexco City and Bertole delivering notable rounds.
Tech and Tulsa conducted practice focusing on pass defense and ground attack as they prepare for the Orange Bowl. Coach Alexaster and Coach Frnka oversaw sessions with emphasis on new formations and improved intensity. Red Weede recovered from illness and returned to drills alongside Perry Moss and Jack Stuart.
Proceeds from a charity sports program at the Jewish Community Center go to the March of Dimes. Events begin at 7 pm with a Blue and White girls basketball game, followed by Center Midgets versus Bemen Park Aces at 7 45, and the Center Saphor Junior group tangling with Our Lady of Victory at 8 20. William J. Srodetick chairs the drive. Manny Elf is director of the week’s activities.
Reported results show Baldwin of Bronk and Watson advancing to the finals with Watson defeating Leonard 6 4 6 2 and Baldwin edging Fischi in a tight match. Finalists include Baldwin and Watson with strong performances noted by observers.
Boston 4 S manager Art Rees and Chicago Black Hawks president Hin Tobin failed to complete a player deal as their clubs resumed conferences yesterday. Rosa said neither club was willing to part with the player the other wanted, but the door remains open for a trade that helps the Bruins. Tobin returned to Chicago on an afternoon train.
Stephens of the Browns tops the RBI chart with 97 driven runs despite a low batting average. The article notes high RBI totals from the season’s end, naming players like Heller Eveland and George Kett in the era’s pitching and batting context.
New York reports Haegs and Haakon Ligman cannot fly to the United States for the winter track season due to military requirements. Dan Ferris of AA BB wired that emigration is blocked for now and the pair may still arrive if the situation changes.
Newark New Jersey boxer Miller Lakin, 154, Youngstown Ohio, defeats Sidney in a ten round decision. Baby Tiger Flowers, 129, Valley Stream Long Island, wins a two decision over Fra Daniels, 122, Boston in six rounds. Other scraps referenced include John Morex 247 Boston and Eddie Mann 142, with unclear scheduling.
Ma-Frais Ma-Frais 4 pick a Troy Merchants team meets Arsenal in a Monday special at Hudson Asters River Street. The top pin-getters from both leagues clash in a three game series to decide the overall winner. Brown Morrison and Fleck pace Arsenal scoring while several industrial league stars shine in other matchups across Class A to C.
Pat Walsh of Atlastic will face dox Chenectady in the Capitol Arena Albany. Both competitors have appeared on prior Capitol Arena cards with Walsh defeating Baty Dusek. Two more bouts will be added to finish the weekend program headlined by Jim Austern vs Sailor Jack Adams in a rematch.
In Newark on December 29 baseball writers consider 3315 balloting candidates for a new Hall of Fame member. Among those named are Clark Griffith of Washington Johnny Nyvers of the Cubs Fred Clarke of Pittsburgh Gilly Dickey of the Yankees Rube Waddell of the Athletics Hugh D. Gresman of the Giants Ed Walsh of the White Sox and Miller Huggins of the Yankees.
Bartfield defeated Reil by unanimous decision in a ten round main event at Madison Square Garden before 11,337. The 133-pound Bartfield, from New York, overcame Reil’s offense with a sharp left to the chin in round one and controlled the bout to earn the victory and a 5 to 2 favorite tag.
Major George A. Miller of Indiana centers the 12th Air Force Bridgebusters preparing for a New Years Day game with the Fifth Army. Injuries and illnesses plague the squad as Captain Lou Bush notes similar woes for his Fifth Army club. Lieut. Bob White, Indinene 1942 captain, injures knee and is scratched.
Fort Wayne Zoliners lead the six club National Pro Cage League with seven wins in eight starts. Oshkosh and Sheboygan top the Western section at 3-4, while Cleveland, despite a 3-12 record, features league scoring leader Mel Riehe with 215 points. Rod McDermott of Fort Wayne trails with 114 points as teams average five points per game in December play.
East claims favor as 2008 era squad prepares for New Year Day match against West. Coach Kerr warns of Western experience with Fourth Air Force and Coast Guard players while West counters with a balanced lineup led by Bob Waterheid and Walter Heap amid rainy practice sessions.
Alabama coach Prank Thomas expressed confidence ahead of the Sugar Bowl against Duke despite poor practice conditions. He outlined his starting eleven and described a two hour session focused on stout run and pass defenses as the Tide prepared for the New Orleans trip.
New York The Amateur Athletic Union announced the restriction on amateur players facing professionals was relaxed for only Hamline City College’s basketball game at Madison Square Garden. Howie Schultz of the Brooklyn Dodgers, a Minnesota Hamline star, was allowed to play despite ongoing protest plans.
Veteran Penn State coach Bob Higgins urges a memorial fund after a war era to honor freshman football coaches. He recalls pranks and discipline episodes from 1919 season and offers to contribute to a monument dedicated to the young mentors who guided freshmen amid wartime staffing changes.
The Troy Sports Arena plans a second pro boxing show at Laraile Institute gym on the first Monday in January. Promoter Ted Bayly aims to revive Troy as a boxing center, with Moe Myers assembling a strong card and hopes of turning attendance around after the holidays. The piece recalls past bouts and a draw between Henrietto Zavala and Johnny Wilticass and notes local fans’ praise for boxing’s return.
Frank Briell known as Pop Brill, 1901 ABC staples and athletic events champion, died recently in Flushing New York. Prescipal torNs coach Dr Michael Lucey, principal of Forest Hills High School, found a way to overs ame the shortage of coaches and is the school's soccer coach.
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